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The Who To Record New Album
The Who could soon reunite to release a new album. Frontman Roger Daltrey claims guitarist Pete Townshend has ''about 90 songs'' for a new record and he wants to stick to the band's iconic sound.Roger...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 January 2014
Roger Daltrey Still Suffering Gary Glitter Eye Injury
The Who star Roger Daltrey is still suffering the ill effects of an eye injury he sustained while performing with Gary Glitter almost 15 years ago.The veteran band was preparing a live rendition of its...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 18 November 2013
Wilko Johnson Records Music With Roger Daltrey
Terminally ill musician Wilko Johnson is battling his illness by spending his days recording an album with British rocker Roger Daltrey.The former Dr. Feelgood star, who has inoperable pancreatic cancer, refused to take treatment following...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 18 September 2013
Stars Turn Out For Freddie Mercury Benefit Gala
The Who star Roger Daltrey and former Spice Girls singer Melanie Chisholm were among the famous faces who turned out to honour late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury at a charity gig marking his 67th birthday.The...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 September 2013
Russell Brand Sparks Fracas At Gq Men Of The Year Awards With Nazi Jibes
At the annual GQ Men of the Year Awards, Russell Brand sparked off a war of words between himself, Charles Moore, actor Jeremy Piven and a host of others, as the group embarked on a...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 September 2013
'Once Upon A Time In Wonderland': Prepare For A 'Kickass' Alice In 'Psychedelic Romance'
This October, ABC will premiere a brand new television fantasy series, expanding on Lewis Carroll's original fiction as well as the countless movie and television adaptations that have been inspired throughout the last century. So...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 August 2013
'Once Upon A Time' To Mash Up 'Alice In Wonderland' And 'Aladdin' In New Series
Once Upon a Time will take on Alice in Wonderland, producers announced yesterday (Sunday 4th August) at the Television Critics Association press tour in Beverly Hills.Sophie Lowe at an event to celebrate the opening of...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 August 2013
Roger Daltrey: 'Nobody Can Compare To The Who'
Roger Daltrey doesn't think any band could compare to The Who during their heyday. The group's frontman is confident the British rockers had the best sound around in the 1970s and insists people only preferred...
By Clive King on 16 June 2013
Hendrix 'Copied' Townshend
Roger Daltrey claims Jimi Hendrix ''copied'' Pete Townshend's original guitar playing style. The Who frontman insists his fellow bandmate is one of the most unique guitar players ever seen, so much so that Hendrix -...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 June 2013
Roger Daltrey: Muse Are Like The Who
Roger Daltrey thinks Muse are a modern version of The Who. The 69-year-old singer - who fronts the 60s rockers - is a huge fan of the 'Supremacy' hitmakers, particularly when they perform live,...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 June 2013
Roger Daltrey Hints At The Who 50th Anniversary Shows
The Who frontman Roger Daltrey has teased fans by hinting the band is eyeing a 50th anniversary tour next year (14) following the success of The Rolling Stones' comeback gigs.The Pinball Wizard hitmakers formed in...
By WENN on 12 June 2013
Daft Punk Think Auto-tune Ruins Music
Daft Punk think Auto-Tune is ruining pop music.Though the duo - Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter - like experimenting with the vocal-tweaking software in a ''fun'' way, they think it is over-relied on to...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 May 2013
Stars Turn Out For Voice Doctor Benefit
Steven Tyler, Paul Stanley, Lionel Richie, Christina Perri and Roger Daltrey were among the stars who turned out for a special charity event in Los Angeles to honour the doctor who saved their voices.The singers...
By WENN on 28 January 2013
The Who To Play Quadrophenia On UK Tour
The Who have announced their UK and Ireland arena tour dates, in which they will play their album 'Quadrophenia'.The 'My Generation' rockers are set to play ten dates across June - starting in Dublin and...
By Clive King on 28 January 2013
Steven Tyler & Roger Daltrey To Applaud Pioneering Voice Doctor
Steven Tyler and Roger Daltrey are joining forces to sing the praise of the doctor who saved their voices.The rockers will perform at the Raise Your Voice Benefit, where Dr. Steven Zeitels will be saluted...
By WENN on 16 January 2013
Noel Gallagher Unveils Star-studded Line-up For Cancer Charity Gigs
British rocker Noel Gallagher has unveiled a star-studded line-up for Roger Daltrey's annual charity gigs after signing up Kasabian, Primal Scream and Russell Brand.The Who star organises a series of fundraising concerts every year in...
By WENN on 05 December 2012
Roger Daltrey Pays Tribute To The Who's Late Former Manager
The Who frontman Roger Daltrey has paid tribute to the band's former manager Chris Stamp following his death on Saturday (24Nov12).Stamp, 70, lost his battle with cancer at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City...
By WENN on 25 November 2012
The Who Struggle To Capture Old Sound
The Who ''feel the ghosts'' of Keith Moon and John Entwistle.The group's guitarist Pete Townshend admits he and bandmate Roger Daltrey find it difficult to capture the essence of the band without the late members,...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 October 2012
Stars Call On U.k. Prime Minister To Act Against Music Piracy
Stars including Sir Elton John and The Who rockers Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend are urging British Prime Minister David Cameron to take a stand against illegal downloading.The musicians have joined Queen guitarist Brian May,...
By WENN on 24 July 2012
'The Who' To Tour Classic Album Before They 'Drop Dead'
The Who 's classic Quadrophenia album will be getting a new lease of life, as Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey get ready to hit the road later this year (November, 2012), The Guardian reports today...
By WENN on 19 July 2012
Pete Townshend: 'I Won't Be Talking About Bandmate's Penis In New Book'
Rocker Pete Townshend appears to have learned from fellow guitar great Keith Richards about what to include in memoirs about bandmates, insisting there won't be any private revelations about his The Who sidekick Roger Daltrey...
By WENN on 18 July 2012
Roger Daltrey Awarded Honorary Degree
The Who frontman Roger Daltrey has been awarded an honorary degree in recognition of his contribution to music.The legendary rocker donned a traditional cap and gown and joined students at Middlesex University in England for...
By WENN on 18 July 2012
Roger Daltrey Reveals Keith Moon Olympics Invite Was For Real
The Who rocker Roger Daltrey has poked fun at the organisers of the 2012 London Olympics after they emailed the band and requested the presence of late drummer Keith Moon at the summer event's opening...
By WENN on 05 May 2012
Roger Daltrey Donates Mic To Tsunami Victims
The Who rocker Roger Daltrey is helping to raise money for victims of the 2011 tsunami in Japan by donating an autographed microphone for sale.The veteran singer is in the Far East for a series...
By WENN on 04 May 2012
Roger Daltrey Gigs With Paul Weller
Roger Daltrey was joined onstage by Paul Weller and Kelly Jones at his Teenage Cancer Trust concert last night (29.03.12). The Who frontman performed an opening 15-minute set at London's Royal Albert Hall before Stereophonics...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 March 2012
Pulp To Play Teenage Cancer Trust Show
Pulp are to perform at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust next month.The reformed group - who made their live return last year after an eight-year absence - will headline...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 February 2012
Roger Daltrey Considered Re-teaming With Russell Before His Death
The Who rocker Roger Daltrey has paid tribute to his Tommy director Ken Russell, revealing they re-teamed to discuss a new project just weeks before his death.The 84-year-old filmmaker, who directed Daltrey in the band's...
By WENN on 29 November 2011
The Who Stars Launch Cancer Charity In U.s.
The Who stars Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend have taken their successful Teenage Cancer Trust initiative across the Atlantic by launching the scheme in the U.S.The rockers have been raising money for teenage cancer patients...
By WENN on 06 November 2011
Roger Daltrey Unsure If The Who Will Tour Again
Roger Daltrey isn't sure if he will ever tour with Pete Townshend again as The Who.The 67-year-old singer is currently performing his 'Tommy Reborn' show - which features songs from the band's acclaimed rock opera...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 July 2011
Roger Daltrey's Fury Over Britain's Mass Immigration
Rocker Roger Daltrey has lashed out at immigrants who fail to pay taxes in his native Britain and "undercut" the country's working class.The Who frontman was a lifelong support of the U.K. left-wing Labour political...
By WENN on 15 July 2011
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